Plettenberg Bay – for a Memorable Long Weekend Introduction: Plettenberg Bay is a seaside paradise that beckons visitors with its spectacular natural beauty, diversified fauna, and a variety of exhilarating outdoor activities. It is located on South Africa’s beautiful Garden…

RESCUE OF KNYSNA SEAHORSES -What a way to end World Tourism month on World Tourism day! Residents of Plett have banded together to conserve the unique Knysna seahorse (Hippocampus capensis), a creature steeped in myth, magic, and folklore, in a…

2023 Plett ARTS Festival The Plett Arts Festival returns for its tenth year with a fresh focus on outdoor experiences and art following the form of nature for an immersive and uniquely “Plett” arts experience from 29 September – 8 October 2023.…

(source Plett Tourism) The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is delighted to announce that Plettenberg Bay has been awarded Whale Heritage Site status. Plettenberg Bay joins The Bluff and Algoa Bay as the third Whale Heritage Site in South Africa, and one of only seven fully accredited Whale Heritage Sites worldwide.…

Hiking Trails – Plett Tourism launches Plett Trails App This one is for the hikers, riders, runners and walkers, history buffs and land art enthusiasts, nature-lovers and photographers.  Plett Tourism is thrilled to introduce the new Plett Trails app, a comprehensive and…

Eight Blue Flag awards for Plett At the Blue Flag ceremony Plett Tourism CEO, Patty Butterworth said “We are very honoured and privileged, with efforts made by the Bitou Municipality, to have won the opportunity to have the launch here.  It…

World Tourism Day September 27th is the annual World Tourism Day, this year marking 42 years since inception. This year countries will be focusing on ‘Rethinking Tourism’, and what better way to celebrate this theme than with a trip to…

Feel the love – Lonely Planet announces the 10 most romantic places in the world to get engaged and this includes the Garden Route, South Africa Ready for a road trip to remember? Drive along South Africa’s Garden Route, which stretches from…

  Plett Ocean Festival The Plett Ocean Festival will be anchored by a three-day marine science symposium and a variety of ocean-themed events with a strong conservation theme. Plett Tourism announced this week that from 1 to 10 July this…

KRANSHOEK COASTAL TRAIL This scenically beautiful, though challenging, circular trail takes place close to both the Harkerville and Otter Trails, between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.To reach the picnic area take the Harkerville turn off the N2 and drive towards Plettenberg…